Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX5
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Launched September 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB750 was launched 14 months after the WX5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB750 matches up against the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB750 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Sony WX5
WB750 | WX5 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | July 2010 | More modern by 14 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung WB750
WX5 | WB750 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB750 and Sony WX5
WB750 | WX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB750 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB750 against the WX5.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB750 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB750 and WX5.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB750 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WB750 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Samsung WB750 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Samsung WB750 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB750 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-09-01 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4096 x 3072 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.8" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $339 | $250 |